Environment

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

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Faradair Establishes Duxford HQ for Hybrid Electric STOL

UK startup Faradair is developing the BEHA aircraft with hybrid-electric propulsion, transitioning to all-electric once technology and regulations permit.

Aircraft

July 16, 2020

Electric Aircraft Maker Bye Raises $10M for eFlyers

Bye Aerospace aims to have its two-seat eFlyer all-electric aircraft ready to enter service in 2021, followed by the four-seat eFlyer 4.

Aircraft

July 15, 2020

KinectAir Makes Plans To Operate VoltAero's Electric Cassio

KinectAir says it intends to be a launch customer for VoltAero's Cassio electric fixed-wing aircraft for its planned charter network.

Aircraft

July 15, 2020

HyPoint Advances Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Electric Aircraft

HyPoint says it will have a 150 kW hydrogen fuel system ready to deliver for an eVTOL or electric fixed-wing aircraft by early 2022.

Engines

July 10, 2020

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Electric Aircraft Symposium Set To Go Ahead Online

From July 28 to 30, the Electric Aircraft Symposium will focus on both eVTOL models and electric fixed-wing aircraft.

Aircraft

July 10, 2020

ASTM Approves New Sustainable Jet Fuel Process

A new process that provides a renewable fuel component earlier in the fuel refining procedure has been approved by ASTM, the governing body on fuel safety.

Environment

July 6, 2020

AINdebrief Episode 15 | July 3, 2020

NBAA Cancels BACE, 737 Max Resumes Flight Testing, Global 7500 Gets Green Papers, Farnborough Airshow Goes Virtual, OSHA Proposes Fine at Textron Aviation

Aircraft

July 2, 2020

Farnborough Airshow Goes Virtual with FIA Connect

FIA Connect will feature a busy program of webinars and conferences, as well as a Meet the Buyer event and online meetings for young people.

Aircraft

July 1, 2020

IATA, Green Lobby at Odds over New Baseline for Corsia

ICAO’s decision to change the baseline date for Corsia’s emissions calculation has drawn condemnation from environmentalists but applause from airlines.

Airlines

July 1, 2020

Global 7500 Environmental Declaration Marks Bizav First

Through the publication of an Environmental Product Declaration, Bombardier is providing full transparency for the Global 7500's life-cycle footprint.

Environment

June 30, 2020

The Return of Supersonic Flight May be Closer Than You Think

The Return of Supersonic Flight May be Closer Than You Think

Aircraft

June 30, 2020

UAM Sector Set For Tighter Finances and Consolidation

Sameer Saveni from UK industry group ADS says UAM pioneers have reached an inflection point from which a smaller number of eVTOL contenders will emerge.

Aircraft

June 25, 2020

Bizav Joins Call for EU Investment in Green Initiatives

Thirteen organizations issued an open letter today to EU ministers and European commissioners calling for more green investments.

Environment

June 24, 2020

ICAO Notes Major Step in Corsia Implementation

ICAO announced it has officially launched the CORSIA Central Registry, which will serve as the program's main data storage hub.

Environment

June 24, 2020

NATA Cheers SAF Inclusion in House Bill

The latest draft of the House of Representatives infrastructure bill calls for up to $35 milllion a year in sustainable aviation fuel stimulus.

Environment

June 23, 2020

ZeroAvia Targets Commercial Hydrogen Aircraft Ops by 2023

ZeroAviation is set to flight test a hydrogen-powered six-seat aircraft, but says that by 2040 the technology could carry 200 people more than 3,000 nm.

Aircraft

June 23, 2020

85 Percent Aircraft Recycling Not Enough, Says Industry Exec

Sven Koechler is looking to increase the percentage of aircraft materials that can be recycled while creating social opportunites at the same time.

Aircraft

June 23, 2020

Archer Launches eVTOL into Crowded Marketplace

The backing for the startup from a leading technology entrepreneur has provided a boost for the eVTOL sector at a time of concern over investment rates.

Aircraft

May 21, 2020

Carbon Neutral Farnborough Doesn't Rest on Its Green Laurels

The UK's Farnborough Airport spent nine years making the changes that resulted in it becoming the world's first carbon neutral business aviation airport.

Airports

April 22, 2020

Renewable Fuel Crucial to Business Aviation's Sustainability Goals

The price of petroleum-based jet-A has fallen because of the Covid-19 crisis, but the industry still looks to SAF use to reach environmental goals.

Environment

April 22, 2020